Fellowship : Peter Clucas (greeting visitors) Reception: Daniel Burns
(helps Treasurer) Furniture : Greg Conkey
(setup & pack away)
Rotary Information: Rick Priest (tbc)
Speaker: Tania Tellus, Director of Nursing at The Forrest Centre
Bulletin Editor
Aug 21 Paul Murray
Aug 28, Sep 4, 11, Michael Knight
Sep 18, 25, Oct 2, D Sutton
Oct 9,16,23 J Egan
Oct 30 Nov 6, 13 P McKinnon
Nov 20, 27 Dec 4 P Murray
Sergeants
21st August - Frank Fuller
28th August - David Benn
Market Rosters
WOLLUNDRY SATURDAY MARKETS
Next Saturday Market is Saturday 8thSeptember 2018. Roster :
OIC - Rick Priest (for John Egan)
Team - Richard Baguley, Tim Barter, John Flynn, Gerry Gerlach, Wal Paton (for John Gray), John Hawkins, Andrew Puckeridge (for Mark Hillis), David Hodge, Tim McMullen (for Pat Ingram), James McNaughton, Adrian Whiting.
Saturday 13th October 2018:
OIC - Steve McCoy
Team - Colin Duff, Tim Hutchings, Paul Murray, John Gray (for Wal Paton), Robert Pearson, Jeremy Reithmuller, Malcolm Robertson, James Ross, Jonty Shuter, Darren Wallace, Bob Willis
Saturday 10th November 2018 :
OIC - Neil Pinto
Team - Laurie Blowes, Geoff Breust, Greg Conkey, Frank Fuller, Peter Green, Nick Leywood, James McNaughton, Kerry Pascoe, David Pyke, Doug Sutton, David Wishart
Read the Bulletin Online
To ensure that you see everything in the bulletin, I would advise all members to read the bulletin online.
To read the bulletin online, just click on the sentence that appears above the bulletin banner. The link that starts with the question... "Having trouble viewing this email.?.." and then it gives you the online link..."click here to view online" . Click on that link, above the banner, and you will see the best possible version of the bulletin.
A challenge to clean the world's riversIn 2009, Salvador Rico stood in the waters of the Russian River in Northern California with other members of the Rotary Club of South Ukiah. They were there for a river cleanup, during which they
Rotary partners with Mediators Beyond Borders to bring local solutions for lasting peaceEVANSTON, Ill. (Aug. 17, 2018) — Preventing conflicts from escalating into violent crises is 60 times more cost effective than intervening after
Rotary announces US $96.5 million to end polioEVANSTON, Ill. (August 15, 2018) — Rotary today announced nearly $100 million in grants to support the global effort to end polio, a vaccine-preventable disease that once paralyzed hundreds of
In relation to the drought situation some members were asking about the process where they wish to assist farmers by providing support in a physical manner and in a professional capacity. It is suggested that those members interested in providing that type of support please contact Aussie Helpers who coordinate volunteers for rural support.
Rotaract Club change over dinner (tape 2) is planned for Monday 27 August 6pm for 6.30pm at the Union Club Hotel Baylis Street. Clare Lawlor has extended an invitation to all members to attend the dinner. Separate e mail will be forwarded providing details.
Three representatives from our Club have been invited to attend the 2018 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award for the Riverina Regional ceremony which is to be held on 30th August at 1pm at the Commercial Club. Our club representatives are Paul Milde Immediate past president, David Pyke President Elect, and Rick Priest past president.
Congratulations to David Benn for taking on the role as district contact person for the Drought Appeal as requested by DG John Glassford. David has extensive experience in the agricultural sphere and he has many contacts in the industry. David is aware that he can call on some members of our club for assistance in his district role due to their past experience.
Next Board meeting is Monday evening 20th August at 5.30pm. It is requested that Chairmen of various committees have their reports to their Directors by Wednesday 15th August.
Rotary International calendar for the month of August is focusing on membership and new club development.
Members had to cue to get their drinks and without Julie to remind them who they were, many had to check their ID's.
Irene says "G'day Mates" and Members Applaud
Saturday Markets Report
Saturday Markets Report:
Team: OIC John Egan
Phil McIntosh, Phil Burgess, David Pyke, David Foster, Mark Hillis, John Ireland, Rob Nicholson Pat Ingram, Graeme Obst, Charlie Obst, Peter Green, Rob Nicholson did the work of two men.
Comments:
Great day. Bigger crowd as a result of the name change. Weather closed in but everything packed away dry. Great team. Thanks to Charlie for his great help.
Results:
Stalls
$1,355.00
Gates
$ 569.90
BBQ
$ 592.00
less Music
$ 150.00
Total banked
$ 2,366.90
Whats Happend in John Egan's World over the last 5 years
2014 - Went to London to visit son Tim, Then to Taunton to see mothers home town.
2015 - To Ireland with Rooney and Trish Galloway, then on to Spain and Portugal.
2016 - England, Ireland and Scotland to Edinburgh to the Comedy Festival to see their niece perform. Then to the Tattoo, Kelpie statues
The Kelpies
Falkirk Wheel
and Falkirk wheel. Also moved to the Grange.
2017 - River Cruise and train trip through France
2018 - Became grandparents and John had 70th birthday with all the family at Disneyland.
Rotary Information
Rick Priest came to the podium and had no Rotary information but he discussed a new app that he will be investigating. It allows for significant reductions in fuel prices when purchasing at Caltex Petrol Stations. The app is Fuelpay and he and Paul will look at it and get back to the members with further information.
Irene's Hosting Roster
Neil Pinto thanked Paul Milde for his help with getting a roster out for spending time with our exchange student Irene.
Neil suggested having Irene share your experiences … a meal, golfing, travelling or anything that you are doing that you think she would enjoy. All Australian experiences are new to Irene … especially if you are doing anything on a farm, etc.
If you feel that you cannot be part of hosting Irene, please let Neil know and he will take out off the roster.
Gears and Beers Update
President James introduced Phil MacIntosh for an update on Gears and Bears. Phil noted that we have $196,000 in the bank from registrations, sponsors etc. No expenses have been paid yet and we have 1450 registrations.
He called on David Byfield to speak to the rosters and schedules for the various shifts . David encouraged everyone to sign up as the schedules need to be filled.
Phil reminded members that Paul Murray is looking for old laptop computers that we can use for the Gears and Beers registration. He also said that various organisations want to give us money to link their promotions with our event. He noted that Wagga Wagga City Council has given us $10,000 plus additional credits.
He said that many organisations have expressed an interest in the event and wanted to participate . He concluded saying this event will be here before we know it and we need everyone in the club to participate.
Sergeant Session
David Benn came to the podium as Sergeant. He reminded members that the Bush Fire Season is quickly approaching and he recommended an app entitled “Emergency Plus”.
He started his session by asking Irene to carry the box...to help her get to know the members. Puk assisted her. He proceeded to fine:
Peter Crozier for what he described as a lame joke
The BBQ team from the markets (Pat Ingram. Etc)
He fined everyone who cannot speak Taiwanese/Chinese
He quizzed members on a long mathematical question that had an answer of 12,345,678,987,654,321.
He provided little known facts about statues of men on horses in parks. If the horse is rearing (both front feet up), the man died in battle. If the horse has one front leg in the air, the man died of wounds after the battle. If the horse is standing with all four legs on the ground, the man died from natural causes.
David finished his session with a poem about Aussie Slang for the benefit of Irene.
Drought Appeal Communications Co-ordinator
David then went on to talk about his appointment as District Drought Communications Co-ordinator He noted that this is not a competition between districts or clubs as to who can raise the most money. He said that each club should do what is in the best interest of their club and community.
Each club is being asked to identify specific members to be assigned the position of Club Drought Coordinator. He recommended that Stuart Herriot, Tim Hutchins and David Post would be excellent coordinators for Wollundry. He also said anyone else that is interested is invited.
There were a few questions about Wollundry would be accepting contributions from the community for the drought and David said “most definitely.” He said that the District had recommended that contributions be made to RAWCS in partnership with Channel 9 and the National Farmers Federation.
gested having Irene share your experiences … a meal, golfing, travelling or anything that you are doing that you think she would enjoy. All Australian experiences are new to Irene … especially if you are doing anything on a farm, etc. 
Reminders - Dates for the Diary :
